Saturday’s Practice Report: Orpik unlikely to play against the Rangers; Crosby practices
Defenseman Brooks Orpik did not practice today and is doubtful for tomorrow’s game. Orpik is day-to-day. Read more for the latest practice updates on Pascal Dupuis, Kris Letang, Rob Scuderi, Max Talbot and Sidney Crosby.
Mixed opinions around the league on Goligoski’s trade value
League sources tell me there are mixed opinions around the league regarding Alex Goligoski’s trade value. Goligoski and Luca Caputi not 2007 1st round pick Angelo Esposito were the two prospects at last year’s trade deadline that Penguins GM Ray Shero received the most calls about in his pursuit of a top 6 winger for Sidney Crosby last season. Through 42 games this season Goligoski has 6 goals & 13 assists. Young puck moving defensemen are a hot commodity around the league and Pittsburgh has been looking at interest in Goligoski for some time. Among the teams expressing interest
Morning Skate update: Penguins callup Bill Thomas; Crosby, Dupuis, Letang Scuderi & Talbot officially out
updated: 12:03 p.m. – The Penguins have called up Bill Thomas according to a source. Sources tell me Thomas will center the Penguins fourth line. more to come Updated: 11:42 a.m. – Sidney Crosby just confirmed to the media following the morning skate that he will not play tonight. Crosby’s skating looked good and if all goes well he should return on Sunday when the Penguins face-off against the Rangers. Kris Letang, Pascal Dupuis, Rob Scuderi and Max Talbot will also miss tonight’s game. Dupuis went through a full workout but as I mentioned yesterday his skating is not 100% yet. Although much improved today from yesterday and he looks to be on target to return on Sunday. Letang will
NHL: Capitals & Penguins among teams pursuing Bouwmeester?
Speculation from the national media continues regarding Panthers GM Jacques Martin scouting the Penguins – Capitals game
Ovechkin, Capitals shine in Pittsburgh; win 6-3
Alexander Ovechkin had two goals and 1 assist, including 10 shots on goal as the Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 Wednesday night at Mellon Arena. Ovechkin and the Caps outshot the Penguins 42-29 and broke the game wide open in the third period outscoring the Penguins 4-1 in the third period. The Penguins 9-16-1 in their last 26 games suffered not only a costly lost in the standings but also to their roster. Defenseman Rob Scuderi took a puck in the face in the first period. Scuderi left the game and did not return. Forwards Max Talbot and Sidney Crosby were also injured injured in the third period. Both players did not return. Crosby was favoring his left leg
TIOPS Post-Game Report: Crosby, Scuderi & Talbot injured in tonight’s game
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Washington Capitals 6-3 Wednesday night and also lost Sidney Crosby, Rob Scuderi and Max Talbot to Injuries during the course of the game. Scuderi was hit with in the forehead with a puck during the first period on a penalty kill. He did not return. Forward Max Talbot suffered what is believed to be an upper body injury. Talbot left the ice early in the third period and did not return. Center Sidney Crosby suffered a leg injury late in the third period. Crosby took a couple of awkward falls during the game and seemed to favoring his left leg. Crosby had two assists on the night and was the games #3 star. The
NHL: Gonchar cleared to practice with team tomorrow; first time since surgery
Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar has been skating on his own for about three weeks now but he has been cleared to practice with the team and will do so tomorrow afternoon for the first time since having shoulder surgery. The Penguins practice at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports Gonchar is
Penguins faceoff against the Capitals
Tonight‚Äôs matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-19-4) and Washington Capitals ( 27-14-3) has no shortage of story lines. Story Line 1: Malkin vs Ovechkin Feud It has become clear over the past year that the former Russian roommates do not get along. Alexander Ovechkin goes out of his way time and time again to hit Malkin. Malkin addressed the issue saying “Ovechkin is a great player, but every time he hits me – I don’t know why,.‚Äù While Malkin and Ovechkin remain mostly quiet on the issue, it is believed it all stems back to Russian reports that Ovechkin took a swing at Malkin’s Russian agent, Gennady Ushakov, in a Moscow night club. Ovechkin denies the story but Evgeni Malkin
Penguins get much needed win; speculation heating up; Zigomanis to decide on status by end of month?
The Penguins didn’t put together a 60 minute game but they controlled the play for the first two periods and beat the Philadelphia Fylers 4-2 Tuesday night at the Wachovia Center. Evgeni Malkin scored his 17th goal of the season, and Sidney Crosby added two assists as the dynamic duo played on the same line for the second consecutive game. Head coach Michel Therrien altered the Penguins lines prior to the game, moving gritty forward Matt Cooke up to the first line to play with Malkin and Crosby. The move paid off as Crosby, Cooke and Malkin combined for two goals and two assists. Cooke scored with 36 seconds remaining in the second period to the put the Penguins up
Monday’s practice report; Dupuis inching closer to return
The Penguins took the ice this morning at 11:00 a.m. and as expected head coach Michel Therrien made it through the weekend. Therrien and his staff are on the hot seat as the Penguins are 6-14 since December 1st. Prior to this morning‚Äôs practice the Penguins re-assigned forward Tim Wallace who appeared in 13 games with the Penguins. Forward Pascal Dupuis skated for the third time in four days and he is inching closer to a return. Dupuis has been sidelined with an ankle injury. Dupuis will be a game time decision following tomorrow’s morning skate. The emphasis for the coaching staff over the weekend has been